Forest vs Alden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forest

Boy #725 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest; woodland"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #577 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old friend, noble friend"

Origin: Old English

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Forest Rank #725

Alden Rank #577

Alden is more popular, ranked #577 vs #725 for Forest.

Is Forest or Alden more popular?

Alden is more popular, ranked #577 compared to Forest at #725 in the United States.

What do Forest and Alden mean?

Forest means "of the forest; woodland" (Old French origin). Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin).

Are Forest and Alden boy or girl names?

Forest is primarily a boy name. Alden is primarily a boy name.